The worst of the pandemic may feel like history. But in its wake, Manitobans continue to take some big hits. Sky-high inflation and rising interest rates are affecting people of all income brackets.

October 26 proved to be an interesting night at the polls in Niverville. With seven candidates running for four councillor positions, it was anyone’s game. In the end, voters showed that they were ready for some change.

Ashley and Akash Singh are excited to bring a new business to Niverville. Dope Treats will offer rare, retro, and imported snacks and drinks—and customers will also have the opportunity to place special orders for their favourite snacks of choice.

In this ongoing series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or business that helps brighten the world in some way. If you have someone in mind for a future month, please nominate them: jlavin@nivervillecitizen.com.

Nikki and Nick Hagidiakow are already business owners in Niverville—the local Dairy Queen is theirs—but now they’re bringing a Pita Pit to town as well.

With a new Macdonald-Ritchot development plan in its final stages, residents of Ritchot were invited to a public hearing on October 20 to provide feedback.